Influence Politics and TikTok in the Trump EraLast August, Instagram briefly went offline in Turkey before being restored. This weekend, a similar incident occurred with TikTok, which…Jan 27Jan 27
Zuck, Thiel, and Musk: The Dance of Silicon Valley and PoliticsThe tech world is gearing up for Trump. This preparation, reflected in the statements made by Silicon Valley magnates since the beginning…Jan 25Jan 25
If the Right Policies Are Implemented, Emily Might Come to IstanbulEmily is moving from Paris to Rome. If you’re wondering who Emily is, she’s the American protagonist of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, trying to…Jan 17Jan 17
My Predictions for 2025Another year has passed. Last year, two of my three predictions for 2024 came true (I reviewed the outcomes in my weekly email newsletter…Jan 16Jan 16
Books I Read in 2024Here is a list of books I read in 2024, shared with the hope that you might find some you’d like to explore.Jan 15Jan 15
2024 Yılında Okuduğum Kitaplar2024 yılında okuduğum kitapları, içinden sizinde okumak istedikleriniz çıkar düşüncesiyle dikkatinize sunmak istiyorum.Jan 14Jan 14
The Longest Night of the YearToday, the sun rose at 8:26 AM in Istanbul, an unusually late hour that has sparked debates and comparisons with other European capitals…Jan 8Jan 8
Autonomous Cars vs. Official Lights: Can AI Decode Türkiye’s Traffic Dynamics?Autonomous taxi services are multiplying in California, although this might escape the notice of many. Over the past year, rides in…Jan 2Jan 2
The Fall of Northvolt: Who is Responsible for Europe’s Battery Setback?Not long ago, Northvolt — once a beacon of hope for Europe’s battery technology — filed for bankruptcy. This collapse erased nearly 20% of…Dec 14, 2024Dec 14, 2024